Gretna Public Schools
Community Report ¥ 2006
The mission of Gretna Public Schools is to create student success
by maximizing student achievements.
Introduction
This Community Report includes informative data compiled for the families and patrons of the Gretna Public Schools. This report has been prepared to provide a ÒsnapshotÓ of our school system and is not intended to be a comprehensive report on the condition of education in our district.
The process of teaching and learning and the development of children is complex and cannot be adequately communicated in a single report. We ask you to visit our schools and take an active role in the education of Gretna students. The information in this report was compiled upon the completion of the 2005-2006 school year.
This annual report is produced by the SuperintendentÕs Office of the Gretna Public Schools. Comments and questions concerning this report should be directed to the SuperintendentÕs Office at 332-3265.
Our Goals
The goals of Gretna Public Schools are:
¥ to promote a safe and secure learning environment where the dignity of each child is respected.
¥ to develop an educational environment that advocates the physical, intellectual, emotional, and social development of each child.
¥ to recruit, employ, and develop skilled and qualified personnel.
¥ to promote high academic standards in each curricular area.
¥ to offer a comprehensive student activities program.
¥ to provide financial policies that ensure quality educational facilities, equipment, and materials.
¥ to provide an environment which encourages positive community involvement.
Faculty and Staff
The faculty and staff of the Gretna Public Schools for 2005-2006 included 168 classroom instructors. Support staff consisted of 52 classroom paraprofessionals, 18 office workers, 20 maintenance staff members and custodians, 17 kitchen personnel, 14 bus and van drivers, a director of purchasing and operations, a maintenance specialist, a groundskeeper and 2 assistant groundskeepers, and a mechanic.